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Derek Walcott
March 22, 2017
Ryu Spaeth
Derek Walcott’s Dueling Legacies
When we assess the reputation of a great man, can we still prioritize the work over the life?
December 15, 1997
Adam Kirsch
Unphantasmal Peace
A review of "The Bounty" by Derek Walcott.
October 29, 1990
Christopher Benfey
Coming Home
A review of "Omeros" by Derek Walcott
October 14, 1981
Leon Wieseltier
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